Rector Marjo Kaartinen has appointed the Vice Rectors of the University of Turku for a five-year term. Professors Maija Peltola, Tapio Salakoski and Piia Seppänen will start their duties in January.
The Opening Ceremony of the University's Academic Year 2024–2025 was celebrated at the Main Building on 3 September 2024. The Ceremony included a speech by Rector Marjo Kaartinen, who discussed the University's mission and the importance of openness, courage and passion in a multidisciplinary university community.
Jukka Kola's five-year term as the Rector of the University of Turku ends at the end of July. As the Rector of the University of Turku, Kola has placed particular emphasis on internationality and the importance of collaboration.
The University Board of the University of Turku has unanimously selected Vice Rector, Professor Marjo Kaartinen, PhD, to the position of the Rector.
The Board of the University of Turku has decided to invite Dean, Professor Jaakko Järvi, Vice Rector Marjo Kaartinen and Professor Saara Taalas to further interviews in the University’s recruitment process for a new Rector.
In its meeting on 13 October, the University Board of the University of Turku decided to invite eight candidates to be interviewed for the position of the Rector.
At the beginning of 2024, the University Board of the University of Turku will select the Rector for the five-year term starting on 1 August 2024.
The University of Turku is seeking a Rector to lead the operations and work community of a multidisciplinary and international University according to its values and Strategy. The call for applications is open until 25 September 2023.